The smile in his tears – A Rescue
The smile in his tears : On a recent trip to a mall in Bangkok while waiting for an elevator suddenly the lobby was filled with screams of women and children. The general initial reaction was of indifference as there was a media engagement going on so most thought it was linked to that. However […]
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Travel and Terror
This article was first published in Dawn Magazine on 31st July 2016 As the travel season peaks, the focus has been on the threat of terrorism in major tourist hubs. While concern has been around travel bookings, hotel safety, airport transit, etc, you need to know exactly what one has to do in this […]
ATM FRAUD
This article was first published in Dawn Magazine on 17th July 2016 Recently there have been some news reports about ATM fraud that was discovered in Karachi. The criminals used skimmers to capture banking data off of debit and credit cards. This is considered to be the first known detection of such fraud and […]
Surviving a Lightning Storm
This article was first published in Dawn Magazine on 26th June 2016 This monsoon, the met department has forecast heavy rains all over the country. And with heavy rains, there are increased chances of lightning strikes, which are known to have killed people both in Pakistan and abroad. It is important to take precautions […]
Public Spaces and Personal Safety
In recent times, events both man-made and natural have necessitated a review of personal safety action plans for authorities, organisations as well as individuals. Media coverage of incidents at two famous malls in Pakistan, one in Islamabad and the other in Karachi, suggests that panic sets in among people at these malls as […]
Stay Safe in Ramadan in Pakistan
This article was first published in DAWN Magazine on 29th May 2016 If you do a quick search on the internet for personal safety concerns during the month of Ramazan you will find that a majority will address rash driving. Yet this month is also known for a high number of criminal incidents. Let’s […]
Protection in the Summer
This article was first published in Dawn Magazine on 15th May 2016 Overexposure to the sun, swimming accidents / injuries in pools, lakes and even the beach can result in personal safety issues. Here are some things to watch out for, as well as quick remedies. A common problem faced on local beaches during the […]
Intruders
This article was first published in Dawn Magazine on 24th April 2016 In recent times, criminals posing as representatives of different utilities or services have robbed people’s homes. With the number of services providers that exist these days it’s highly unlikely that you can verify someone’s identity based on the company identification that they […]
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